APRIL 12-14, 2024
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center | Schaumburg, IL

Sponsorship Opportunities

For Questions & Custom Proposals Contact:

Mark Freed | [email protected] | (203) 307-2688

Event Guide Advertising

Half Page Ad – $850

Half Page Ad

Two Page Spread – $1,750

Two Page Spread

Premium! Inside Back Cover of Event Guide – $2,500

Premium: Inside Back Cover of Event Guide

Inside Front Cover – $2,750 -SOLD-

SOLD! Inside Front Cover

Front Cover of Event Guide – $3,000 -SOLD-

SOLD! Front Cover of Event Guide


Signs & Graphics

Directional Sign Sponsor (10 Signs) – $1,000

Branding everywhere! Have your logo included on 10 directional signs placed in high-traffic areas around AXPONA.

Welcome to AXPONA Signs – $500

Welcome all attendees to AXPONA! Have your company logo prominently placed on the welcome signage at the two key entrance areas to the building; the Hotel Entrance (AXPONA Registration Area) and the Convention Center Parking Lot Entrance.

Specs: Logo or custom artwork on two 22″ wide x 28″ high signs.

The BIG Registration Sponsorship – $10,500

This is the BIGGEST first impression you can make at AXPONA! Two giant banners with your artwork hanging over the registration area and table cloths with your logo will get everyone’s attention.

Specs:
Custom artwork on two 19′ wide x 4.5′ high hanging banners.
Logo on 2 table cloths placed on 2 registration tables.
Opportunity to provide one approved promotional item to be handed out at registration.
Logo promoted as a sponsor on the AXPONA website, mobile-app and event guide.

Show Floor Graphics – $2,000

Direct attendees right to your booth! AXPONA will place 4 floor stickers with your custom artwork leading to your booth from the entrance of the EXPO Hall.

Specs: 4 Stickers, 24” wide x 24” high. Sponsor provides artwork. AXPONA places the stickers.

Pop-Up Banner – $950

Get additional visibility with your eye-level pop up banner placed in a high traffic/central area.

Specs: Sponsor produces and brings to AXPONA a standard pop-up banner that AXPONA will place. A standard pop-up banner is approximately 31” wide x 78” high. AXPONA has final say on location of pop-up banner.

Column Wrap – Convention Center – $2,500

Wrap a column with your custom artwork in the walkway to The EXPO Hall. 

Specs: 3′ wide x 8′ high. Sponsor provides artwork. AXPONA places the column wrap.

Column Wrap – Hotel – $2,500

Wrap a column with your custom artwork in the walkway between the Convention Center and Hotel.

Specs: 3′ wide x 8′ high. Sponsor provides artwork. AXPONA places the column wrap.

Elevator Landing Areas – $1,500

Make the first impression when attendees get off the elevator and leave a lasting impression as they wait in that area to get on an elevator. 

You’ll have the ability to place signage and promotional materials in a designated area in the elevator vestibule.

Specs: Up to three pop-up banners (no larger than 31”w x 78” h) or one large pop-up (no larger than 10’w x 8’h). Sponsor must confirm signage plan with Show Management prior to the show.

The landing area is the immediate area where elevators are located and excludes hallways. Signs must not block doors or foot traffic per fire department and show management.

Hanging Crosswalk Sign – $

Specs to follow.

Hanging Banner – Convention Center – To Expo Hall – $2,500

This high traffic area leads the way to and from The EXPO Hall – the most visited room at AXPONA.

Specs: 1 banner, double sided, 14’ wide x 2’ high

Hanging Banner – Convention Center – 2nd Floor – $2,500

Specs: 1 banner, double sided, 14’ wide x 2’ high

Hanging Banner – Staircase – $3,000 -SOLD-

Specs: 1 banner, 9’ wide x 6’ high

Grand Staircase Wrap – $10,000 -SOLD-

Exclusive sponsor of the grand stairway leading to the 2nd floor of the convention center.

Specs: AXPONA will supply exact dimensions. Sponsor provides custom artwork. AXPONA produces and places clings.
Logo promoted as a sponsor on AXPONA website, mobile-app & event guide

Elevator Wraps – $5,000-$6,500

$5,000 for 2nd floor elevators. Includes 2 elevators.
$6,500 per floor for elevators on floors 3 through 16. Includes 5 elevators.

Where do people congregate at AXPONA? The Elevators! Put your art work and exhibit location on the exterior doors of the elevators for everyone to see!


Glass Clings

Main Entrance Glass Clings – $7,500

The logos attendees see! Window clings on the AXPONA Main Entrance doors.

Specs: Six double sided window clings. Sponsor provides the artwork. AXPONA produces and places.
Each window cling is 30” wide x 20” high.
Logo promoted as a sponsor on AXPONA website, mobile-app & event guide.

Central Doors Glass Clings – to Expo Hall – $7,500

The central doors on the left side of AXPONA registration that lead to the EXPO Hall.

Specs: Six double sided window clings. Sponsor provides the artwork. AXPONA produces and places.
Each window cling is 30” wide x 20” high.
Logo promoted as a sponsor on AXPONA website, mobile-app & event guide.

Central Doors Glass Clings – to Listening Rooms – $7,500

The central doors on the right side of AXPONA registration that lead to the Listening Rooms.

Specs: Six double sided window clings. Sponsor provides the artwork. AXPONA produces and places.
Each window cling is 30” wide x 20” high.
Logo promoted as a sponsor on AXPONA website, mobile-app & event guide.

Glass Clings on Catwalk Entrance Doors – $2,500

Specs: Two double sided window clings. Sponsor provides the artwork. AXPONA produces and places.
Each window cling is 30” wide x 20” high.

Glass Clings along Catwalk – $1,000

Brand the popular catwalk that connects the 2nd floor of the Convention Center to the Hotel Lobby.

Specs: 

Window Clings – Hotel 1st Floor – $1,000

Specs: 2 Window clings 20” high x 30” wide.


Around AXPONA Advertising

Attendee Ticket & Online Registration – $5,000

Your custom artwork placed on every ticket and your logo placed on the attendee registration page and ticket confirmation email. Also, your logo promoted as a sponsor on AXPONA website, mobile-app & event guide.

Lanyard Sponsor – $5,000

Gain exposure by providing the official lanyards for the event distributed to every attendee, press, speaker and exhibitor.

Specs: Quantity to be determined by AXPONA.
Sponsor responsible for producing and shipping lanyards to AXPONA.
Logo and Link included on the sponsor page of Show Directory and Website. 

Hotel Tower Restroom Sponsor – $300 per restroom, $2,000 for all floors

Make a splash! Sponsor the public restrooms on the listening room floors in the hotel tower.

Specs: One mirror cling.
Opportunity to provide promotional items or giveaways. (e.g. branded mints)
There is one public restroom on each exhibit floor in the hotel tower.

AXPONA Café Branding – $2,500

Specs: Sponsor promoted as the sponsor of the AXPONA Café.
Logo on two 6′ wide x 3′ high banners in the Café area.
Logo on EXPO Hall map and Food & Beverage pages in the event guide and on the website.
Opportunity to provide tent cards, branded napkins or other promotional items for the tables.

RENDevous “Starbucks” Café in Hotel Lobby / Dining Areas Tent Card Sponsorship – $2,500

Create brand visibility in areas where people gather to socialize and network!

Your branded tent cards will be placed in social spaces and tables on the hotel lobby level.

Specs: (2) Tent Cards on Long Tables
(1) Tent Card on Yellow Round Tables
Sponsor to create artwork. AXPONA to produce Table Tents.

Concession Napkins Sponsor – $2,500

Showcase your brand during the attendee dining experiences! Your branded napkins will be placed in AXPONA’s food areas including the Concessions, Burritos & Bowls, and Carving Stations on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Specs: AXPONA provides quantity and specs.
Sponsor responsible for producing and shipping the napkins to AXPONA.

Here’s an idea! Include a QR code that leads to a digital experience – this encourages attendees to interact with your brand beyond the napkin itself.

Branded Hydration Stations – $500

Gain visibility by providing branded disposable cups for the hydration stations throughout AXPONA! Hydration stations are available on Friday, Saturday & Sunday on the Hotel Floors, The EXPO Hall & Ear Gear Experience.

Specs: AXPONA provides quantity and specs.
Sponsor responsible for producing and shipping the cups to AXPONA.

Lobby Living Room Area Sponsor – $

The Lobby Living Room area is the focal point of the hotel lobby. Throughout the weekend, over 9,000 attendees visit the hotel lobby. Your branding will be integrated into the lobby living room area.

Specs: Two floor graphics
Two signs
Opportunity to place branded/promotional items.

Logo on Lobby Projectors – $

This strategic placement of a branded video, will increase brand visibility and create a lasting impression among the 9,000+ attendees that visit the lobby over the course of the weekend.

Specs: Your logo will be display 24 hours a day over the three days of AXPONA; Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Attendee Bags – $ – SOLD-

Specs: Sponsor responsible for producing and shipping the bags to AXPONA.
AXPONA provides quantity and specs.
AXPONA will place the attendee bags adjacent to AXPONA registration.

Express Elevator Sponsor – $

The express elevator brings attendees to the top floors of the hotel.

Specs: One elevator.
Your logo or custom artwork will be placed on one 22”wide x 28” high sign outside the elevator.
One sign inside the elevator promoting the sponsor’s location.
Sponsor is promoted with all FAQs and attendee communications regarding the express elevator.

Sponsorship exclusive to exhibitors on the 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 Floors.

The Gather Bar Napkins Sponsor – $

Showcase your brand at The Gather Bar – A place where attendees go to relax, network and drink. Sponsor the napkins used at the bar on all three days of AXPONA.

Specs: Your branded napkins will be placed in the Gather Bar located on the lobby level of the hotel on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Sponsor responsible for producing and shipping the napkins to AXPONA.
AXPONA to provide specs and quantity.

Here’s an idea! Include a QR code that leads to a digital experience – this encourages attendees to interact with your brand beyond the napkin itself.


Special Events, Lounge, Concert, VIP Branding

Concert Sponsor (Friday or Saturday) – $2,000 per concert

Align your brand with AXPONA’s evening entertainment.

Specs: Logo included in concert promos – email, print ads, website, event guide.
Logo as sponsor on concert signage.
One 8’ wide x 4’ high sign in concert room.
Opportunity to do a seat drop or giveaway during the concert. Must be coordinated with and approved by AXPONA.
Opportunity to have a spokesperson from your company introduce the evening’s act.

Ear Gear Lounge Sponsor – $1,500

Grab all eyes and ears in the Ear Gear Lounge!

Specs: Logo on website, event guide floorplan and two 22” wide x 28” high signs in the lounge.
Opportunity to hand out literature or promotional items.

Ear Gear Experience Title Sponsor – $1,500

Specs: Logo on Ear Gear Experience entrance unit.
Option to bring in 2 standard pop-up banners.
Logo on website event guide floorplans and event guide.

EXPO Hall Title Sponsor – $1,500

Specs: Logo on Ear Gear Experience entrance unit.
Option to bring in 2 standard pop-up banners.
Logo on website event guide floorplans and event guide.

Gold Lounge Sponsorship – $2,950

Meet the VIPs! Promote your brand where Gold Pass attendees gather and get refreshments.

Specs: Logo with event details emailed to all Gold Pass Holders pre-show.
Logo on signage.
Opportunity to provide a branded gift or literature to gold pass attendees.
As an added bonus, you may also host a mixer event inside the Lounge (time approved by AXPONA) and promote after hours VIP listening sessions in your exhibit room.

Industry Welcome Mixer – $2,500

Sponsor the kick-off of AXPONA which is the largest gathering of audio industry trade professionals in North America all year! Exhibitors and trade professionals gather, reconnect, and network.

Specs: Logo in pre-show emails to exhibitors and trade pass holders promoting the mixer.
Logo on website where mixer is promoted.
Logo on 22” wide x 28”high sign promoting mixer.
Logo on 8 ½ x 11 signs throughout party location.
Opportunity to provide promotional materials and branded napkins during the party.
Opportunity to bring a standard pop-up banner for placement during the mixer.

Meet the Press – Press Event – $750

Build awareness and create excitement around your product launch or company announcement at AXPONA by hosting an official press event.

Specs: Your company logo will appear on the AXPONA press webpage and in the event invitation sent to the AXPONA media contact list.
AXPONA will include your event in a schedule of events email for registered press.

Seminar Room Sponsor – $1,500

Gain exposure in the Seminar Room and sponsor eight sessions over two days.

Specs: Sponsor receives one 6′ wide x 3′ high sign hung on wall in seminar room.
Opportunity to provide one seat drop.

Not Exclusive. Limited to 4 sponsors.


Speaking Opportunities

Masterclass Theater Session – $750

Lead a 30 minute presentation in the Master Class Theater located in the AXPONA Expo Hall.

Specs: Session title and logo will appear on Master Class Theater signage, the AXPONA website, and Show directory. Subject matter must be educational and approved by AXPONA.


Digital Advertising

Mobile App Sponsor – $5,000

Logo with mobile app promotion on the AXPONA website, event guide and signage at the show. Welcome message for new visitors to the mobile app/mobile website with logo. Message is limited to 30 Characters. Logo on sponsors page of website and event guide. 1 Banner for ROS advertising on Mobile App/Mobile Website (728×90)

“See Us at AXPONA” Newsletter Ad – $950

Exclusive advertising to AXPONA’s newsletter subscribers. The database has 10,000+ opt-in records, which includes AXPONA’s previous ticket buyers.

Your exhibit will be featured with a “See us at AXPONA” Banner Ad in AXPONA’s promotional newsletter.

Specs: Artwork must include a product image, the copy “See us at AXPONA in Room/Booth XXX” and a company logo”. Size: 600w x 9 h jpg.

“What’s New” Webinar Series – $2,995

AXPONA offers the top global audio brands the ability to deliver timely and relevant content to consumers, industry, and press by participating in the “What’s New” Webinar Series.

Designed to build product awareness and provide education to our passionate audio community, your in-house spokespersons can relay your visual story with best practices, product announcements, interviews, or advice from experts.

Your exclusive webinar will be both live and have an on-demand archived version on AXPONA’s YouTube channel and website.

Exclusive Sponsorship includes:
Pre webinar: Two promotion emails to the AXPONA newsletter email list with your logo and link, two posts on AXPONA’s social media channels and three custom registration questions
During Webinar: Reminder email to registered attendees day of the webinar.
Post webinar: Pre-registration and attendee contact list for the live webinar (opt-in), Data will include a lead report of registrants’ contact information (opt-in). Your logo on post-webinar thank you email to attendees, company name and URL in webinar description on AXPONA’s YouTube channel and AXPONA webinar archive page.

Must See Video Series – $950

Tell attendees why they must visit you! AXPONA will send your one minute video to all registered ticket buyers, press and moron why the viewer must visit you at AXPONA. Limited to 4 brands, AXPONA will also post your video and description on Facebook. Ask for sample from AXPONA 2023!

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SHOW HOURS:
Friday, April 12, 2024: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, April 13, 2024: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 14, 2024: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

LOCATION:
Renaissance Schaumburg
Hotel & Convention Center
1551 N Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg, IL, 60173